Out of Reach

home for sale sign that reads: out of reach
After watching housing prices go up in the Valley for the last two years, the burning hot market here is finally starting to cool off. At the same time, a new report from Pew shows that investors are playing an outsized role in Arizona's market.
Aug. 8, 2022
A home sold in Phoenix
Far fewer people of color own homes in the U.S. than white people. But in a new analysis from Axios, race and justice reporter Russell Contreras found there are cities large and small in America where homeownership by people of color thrives.
Jul. 6, 2022
home for sale sign that reads: out of reach
The Phoenix area has a shortage of housing — specifically, affordable housing. A look at whether shopping centers could be part of the solution.
Jul. 5, 2022
a for rent sign in front of a painted brick wall
Phoenix recently announced steps to help streamline the plan review and permitting processes for single-family residential developments. But former Phoenix mayor Paul Johnson says in general, cities have to do more to help projects get off the ground.
Jun. 28, 2022
A home for sale in Phoenix
Home prices have been cooling off just a bit recently, but are still high — too high, in fact, for many prospective buyers to get into the market.
Jun. 21, 2022
home for sale sign that reads: out of reach
After the pandemic hit, entrepreneur Abel Arriaga and his family became what he dubs “modern nomads,” living with family and in short-term rentals around the state.
More Arizona housing news
Jun. 17, 2022
Shannon Steward
Shannon Steward is a small business owner in Sunnyslope, where she grew up and currently lives. But her apartment's rent is increasing — by a lot.
Jun. 7, 2022
A house for sale in Phoenix
Phoenix's housing market has been making headlines for its rising prices and difficulties. And a poll found that these factors are no secret to homebuyers and renters.
Jun. 2, 2022
home for sale sign that reads: out of reach
The Phoenix-area housing market is nothing short of gangbusters right now. In The Show's new series "Out of Reach," hear from renters, buyers and the people tracking and analyzing market statistics and polling. Learn about creative housing options and some of the challenges facing the market.
Jun. 1, 2022
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